Claremont Conundrum: torn between Pomona & CMC

A.S.A.P
Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:51:42 +0000

skyhawkk08 - Your concern about Pomona regarding leadership is interesting. My son, who had a lot of leadership experience in high school, (probably the “theme” of his app, if there was one) was concerned that everyone at Claremont was so into “Leadership” with a capital L that it would eclipse the other important aspects of college and what he hoped to learn.
While I don’t think his concern turned out to be valid (Claremont kids are not all of a type) he has found Pomona’s atmosphere very conducive to learning, while still providing a ton of leadership opportunities. Pomona has all of the typical leadership opportunities you’d find at any liberal arts college and then some. I’m surprised you didn’t hear about the Sponsors (sophomores who lead small groups of freshmen through the “trials” of their first year) or Outdoor Adventure leaders, who take the incoming freshmen on thier orientation trips. You sound like a natural for either of these roles. There are as many leaders as there are activities at the college - at any college, actually.
I’d suggest applying to both schools if you like them. Most kids do, I think, and then see what happens. Maybe the school will choose you.